Babelsberg Palace

Welcome to Babelsberg Palace, a breathtaking masterpiece set within a UNESCO World Heritage site along the scenic banks of the Havel River on the border between Berlin and Potsdam. You are currently standing on an elevated sandy…

Did you know that Emperor William I used to walk directly along the elevated rooftop of this open pergola to personally feed wild deer, pheasants, and exotic birds in the enclosure below? It is a delightful and unexpected image…

Did you know that a completely unique fountain structure stands before you, where instead of flowing water, vibrant blue flowers burst forth like cascading water streams? This imaginative piece of living garden art was a truly…

Did you know that the impressive Neo-Gothic fountain standing in the center of this terrace was constructed using genuine medieval stones left over from the construction of the famous Cologne Cathedral? These historic stones,…

Did you know that the historic meeting in which Otto von Bismarck was appointed Minister President of Prussia, as well as the signing of the infamous Anti-Socialist Law, took place right here on these terrace grounds? The shaded…

Did you know that all the royal meals served inside Babelsberg Palace were cooked in a completely separate building located 300 meters away and transported to the dining hall through a secret underground tunnel? To completely…

Thank you very much for joining us on this comprehensive audio guide tour of Babelsberg Palace and its extraordinary surrounding terraces. It has been an absolute privilege to guide you through this cherished summer residence of…